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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1899
Page
1
A catalog of sale prices appears for coffee in various brands and weights, tea, laundry soap, starches, rice, oats, dried fruits, canned fruits, vegetables, and condiments. Numerous unit prices in cents per pound or per can are shown, with mention of hundreds of other grocery items at bargain prices.
At Chicago proceedings a sensational testimony exposes widespread maggot contamination in cans opened in Cuba. Officials describe shocking findings and prompt calls for further testing and recalls.
March 16 report from CucaGo Army court of inquiry cites Major Lee and Lt Davis testifying that canned roast beef issued to troops in Cuba was unfit. Maggots found in cans. heat likely killed life before canning. Surgeon and company accounts describe poisoning and medical treatment.
William J. Wilson, park commissioner and Wilson Packing founder, declares canned roast beef is a trade lie and merely boiled meat. He cites cost, process changes, and a 18 year old can as evidence of quality, contrasting it with troops’ complaints.
Colonel Fred Bennitt of the Third Illinois volunteers testifies about the voyage from Newport News to Porto Rico and complains of nauseating canned roast beef. He cites odor and repulsive meat and says General Grant blamed cooks' lack of knowledge. Major Joseph A. Sanborn of the First Illinois volunteers confirms the unpalatable roast beef.
Reports of renewed trouble among the Indians at Leech Lake, Minnesota, are not credited by the Indian bureau. Captain Mercer of the agency said rumors had circulated but that they were not substantiated.
More than 100 knit goods makers gathered in New York on March 16 to discuss a proposed combination of interests. Philadelphia lawyer Mr. Baker is identified as the chief proponent and outlined the plan to the group.
Chicago on March 16 August Becker the sausagemaker who confessed to killing his wife and boiler she body led investigators to the yard where he buried the charred remains. Two baskets of ashes were recovered.
Curiacko March 16 report notes a secret Central Supply association meeting of nearby manufacturers and plumbers supply thieves. The group agreed on a two stage price increase after two weeks and another rise planned for later in spring.
Carter H. Harrison secured the Democratic nomination for Chicago mayor as Altgeld supporters stayed away, producing a light vote and no opposition to the Harrison ticket at the polls.
Iver Paulson, a prominent local farmer, was arrested on March 16 in Visorka on charges of murdering Christopher Nelson, his hired hand, seven years ago. Nelson was last seen with nine hundred dollars in cash on his possession.
Jefferson City Mo March 16 the senate passed a bill permitting insurance firms to insure against burglary or robbery losses and against losses of money securities or valuables carried by registered mail or express.
Albany March 16 Governor Roosevelt refuses to commute the sentence of Martha Place the Brooklyn murderess and she will be electrocuted some day during next week.
A Pasig engagement ends with about three thousand rebels routed after an all day fight. General Wheaton’s brigade holds Pasig and Pateros while American losses are reported as small. Three hundred fifty rebels are captured and river gunboats push into the lake. The report cites Major General Harrison Gray Otis. In Madrid, the Cortes dissolves. treaty ratification to follow with elections set for April 16 and senate for April 30.
General Lloyd Wheaton and a 3 000 strong U S flying column defeated Filipino forces at Pasig. U S losses were light. About 550 Filipinos captured. 106 dead bodies found near Pasig and 100 new graves unearthed. In Taguig 350 surrendered to Washington regiment. 175 captured at Pasig by the Twentieth. Rebels unarmed and feared to cast arms into the river.
A Manila dispatch to the War Department reports General Wheaton's troops driving insurgents from Pasig and Porteros on Laguna Bay shorelines. About 406 prisoners were taken with heavy losses to the enemy, while Wheaton's forces suffered moderate losses and hold the towns with enough troops to defend them.
Manila dispatch reports General Wheaton routing Filipino forces and occupying Pasig Taguig and Pateros with several hundred enemies killed and as many captured. Otis calls it the greatest victory since February 5 and the Americana plan to press toward Aguinaldo.
In PittsourG on March 16 the coal operators and miners settled the machine rate after concessions from both sides. The miners say they secured an advance of about 8 percent.
Washington March 16. The Cuban military assembly committee to seek U.S. recognition will not be recognized in any official capacity. Officials say recognition should come only from a fully representative body chosen by the Cuban people through elections. Payments to Cuban soldiers will be made directly by U S Army paymasters, not through commanders.
John Sherman, a passenger on the American Line steamer Paris from Trinidad, is ill with pneumonia. In Fort de France he is reported as improved by his physicians after the Paris arrival and excur sionists tour of West Indian islands.
In Chicago on March 16 Baron von Biedenfeld was found not guilty of murder in the death of Constable Charles McDonald. After six hours of deliberation eight jurors initially favored acquittal, with two more joining on a later ballot, leading to the verdict. The baron showed no tremor, thanked the jurors, and embraced them after the ruling.
A disgruntled depositor’s threat spurs a bank run at Cincinnati Savings Society. With nearly 14,000 depositors, crowds gathered at opening. Police patrols and ropes controlled disorder as bank staff paid out funds swiftly.
A large mass meeting in Santiago de Cuba denounced the Cuban military assembly over General Maximo Gomez and Senor Gonzales de Quesada. Veterans' association urged nonparticipation but the crowd showed strong support for Gomez.
In Atlanta on March 16 the Sixth United States volunteers colored unit was mustered out. The Third Mississippi regiment was mustered out at Albany.
The show-bound train on the Cheyenne and Northern at Wheatland has been abandoned by company officials, leaving Cheyenne officials puzzled and awaiting explanations.
A snowbound train on the Cheyenne and Northern railway was abandoned after three weeks. Passengers were moved by wagon from Altus to Horse Creek and then taken by train to Cheyenne.
Cuban representative Gonzales Quesada advised that the Cuban military assembly be allowed to run its course without molestation. He argues the group has strength only within its ranks and disbanding it could create martyrdom optics.
Gomez and Brooke confer and decide to proceed with plans agreed upon regarding the Iuvan banding of troops. The item records a decision to move forward with the previously discussed military arrangements amid regional tensions.
General Gomez advances plans to distribute eight million to Cuban troops as the assembly folds, aided by General Brooke who may dissolve the body if sessions threaten public calm. Authorities expect self dissolution but will intervene if needed. Diaz Robau and others align with Betancourt in Matanzas in support of Gomez. Local demonstrations grow, clubs rallying with banners and bands.
A Washington dispatch reports Major General Brooke governor of Cuba is given discretionary power to dissolve the Cuban assembly. He is expected to act promptly and will recognize General Gomez as representative of the Cuban people until the national assembly forms. Brooke will consult Gomez on Cuban affairs.
New York March 16 believed at least 300 sailors perished as ten freighters were lost in recent Atlantic storms. The list includes Allegheny Arena City of Wakefield Croft Dora Foster Laugh ton Minister Maybach Oberon Picton Port Milburn. Over 800 lives sacrificed and 2 500 000 dollars of capital at risk with 90 guineas reinsurance for three weeks.
President McKinley rested all day in Thomasville on March 16, marking his first full relaxation from duties or travel in months. Local sentiment holds he truly needs this rest as the nation awaits his next steps.
A Wilbury division car derailed at McGeowan’s Bridge and fell into the Blackstone River. Three occupants were trapped in the vestibule and drowned in the incident near Worcester.
A tornado struck Avondale and Woodlawn suburbs of Birmingham March 16 wrecking more than a dozen dwellings and three churches and unroofing several factories. No injuries were reported as far as known.
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